Mechanical Design Engineer

Wellington Steele & Associates, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Wellington Steele & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our global team building electromechanical and intelligent video systems for critical infrastructure and smart‑city environments.

You’ll design moving‑camera hardware and complex mechanical assemblies that demand precision and reliability. You’ll develop architectures, work with global suppliers on tooling and DFM, mentor junior engineers, and participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and lifecycle management to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of electromechanical product development experience.
• Experience in designing mechatronic systems integrating mechanical and electronic hardware.
• Strong communication and ability to guide junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and electromechanical subsystem design from concept to production.
• Develop architectures balancing performance, cost, reliability, and time‑to‑market.
• Drive technical execution within small engineering teams and participate in design reviews.
• Support lifecycle management, cost‑down efforts, and field issue investigations.
• Design, model, and validate assemblies, enclosures, mechanisms, and thermal/structural solutions.
• Partner with global suppliers on tooling, DFM, and process validation.
• Ensure designs meet global compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor early‑career engineers and collaborate cross‑functionally for system‑level integration.

Skills

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Simulation

GD&T

Thermal management

Protototyping

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Electromechanical Product Design

Join a global engineering team building advanced electromechanical and intelligent video systems used across critical infrastructure and smart‑city environments. You’ll design next‑generation moving‑camera hardware and complex mechanical assemblies that demand precision, reliability, and real‑world performance.

What You’ll Do

• Support mechanical and electromechanical subsystem design from concept through production.
• Develop architectures balancing performance, cost, reliability, and time‑to‑market.
• Drive technical execution within small engineering teams and participate in design reviews and risk assessments.
• Support lifecycle management, cost‑down efforts, and field issue investigations.
• Design, model, and validate assemblies, enclosures, mechanisms, and thermal/structural solutions.
• Partner with global suppliers on tooling, DFM, and process validation.
• Ensure designs meet global compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor early‑career engineers and collaborate cross‑functionally for system‑level integration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of electromechanical product development with released products.
• Experience designing mechatronic systems integrating mechanical and electronic hardware.
• Strong communication and ability to guide junior engineers.

Preferred Qualifications (Broad & Flexible)

Experience in any of the following is valued: CAD tools, simulation, GD&T, ruggedized design, multi‑material design, enclosure/PCBA packaging, optics, prototyping, mechanism design, thermal management, compliance, or modern engineering/AI‑assisted workflows.

• Hybrid (3 days onsite weekly)
• Lancaster, PA
• Global team collaboration may require occasional early/late meetings

Competitive salary based on experience, plus comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and sick leave.

Additional Notes

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.